Absolute Strength for Grapplers
The different grappling sports all have a few things in common; you need to be skilled, strong, tough and possess a high level of endurance. You must do...
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Conditioning for Grapplers
No matter the sport, any athlete will benefit from increased aerobic capacity. In sports like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Wrestling, athletes must focus on developing and maintaining a high...
WSBB Blog: Protect Your Neck
In the modern era of sports, there has been a lot of talk about head injuries and player safety. As science and sport merge, we begin to understand...
WSBB Blog: Effective Lower Body Exercises for Grapplers
Grappling is one of the most ancient tests of skill, strength, and endurance in the world of sport. Since the times of the Roman Empire, having the ability...
WSBB Blog: GPP for Wrestlers
When it comes to the demand placed on absolute strength, explosive strength, strength endurance, and cardiovascular endurance, few sports compare to amateur wrestling. Amateur wrestling is often considered...
WSBB Blog Gold Medal Grappling
Tags: Squat, Endurance, GPP The Olympics are in full swing, and with that, grapplers from around the world are competing for the gold within their respective disciplines. No matter if you...
WSBB Blog: Neck Training for Combat Sports Athletes
Tags: Grip, MMA, Maximal Results Time to Read: 3.5min In the world of combat sports, barbell training is becoming more and more popular as powerlifting methods spread across social...
WSBB Blog: The Russian Bear Aleksandr Karelin
Tags: Grappling, MMA, Grip Time to Read: 4min One of the most prolific grapplers of the modern era, and one of the most successful wrestlers of all time, Aleksandr...
WSBB Blog: Strength Endurance for MMA
Tags: MMA, Conjugate Method, Absolute Strength Time to Read: 3.5 min Mixed martial arts is a sport that requires an athlete to possess high levels of cardiovascular capability...
WSBB Blog: Jump Training for Fighters
Tags: Jumping, Fighting, Conjugate Time to Read: 4min When it comes to training fighters, continuing to build on their athleticism should be the goal of every coach. We...
WSBB Blog: Up Your Clinch Game!
Tags: Fighters, Clinch, Endurance Time to Read: 4min Muay Thai kickboxing is one of the most intense and violent striking disciplines on the planet. A Muay Thai fighter...
WSBB Blog: Training to Fight like Tyson
Tags: Knockout, Fighters, Strength Time to Read: 3 min When it comes to professional fighters, there are many different styles. Some fighters are dynamic strikers choosing to use...